Illela, Nigeria

Illela is a Local Government Area in Sokoto State, Nigeria. Its headquarters are in the town of Illela.

Illela
LGA and town
Motto: 
Illela Ta Amarawa Daji
Illela
Coordinates: 13°43′57″N 5°18′1″E
Country Nigeria
StateSokoto State
Area
  Total1,246 km2 (481 sq mi)
Population
 (2006)
  Total150,489
Time zoneUTC+1 (WAT)
3-digit postal code prefix
843
ISO 3166 codeNG.SO.IL

Illela shares a border with the Republic of Niger to the north. It has an area of 1,246 km2 and a population of 150,489 at the 2006 census.

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